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JCB Aero Develop Aircraft Interior Flooring Panels with High Performance FRVC411 Prepreg

In collaboration with SHD, JCB Aero have developed a floorboard panel system for the MRO market that offers a substantial weight reduction, using FRVC411, a toughened and flame-retardant epoxy resin system.

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TPI Composites Partners with University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Leverage One of the World's Largest Polymer 3D Printers for Wind Turbine Tooling

TPI Composites, Inc. announced a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory to utilize one of the world's largest 3D printers for the production of wind turbine tooling.

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SABIC Testing Shows High Potential of Phase-Change Thermoplastic in Preventing Thermal Runway in EV Batteries

SABIC is reporting test results at NPE2024 that underline the high potential of thermoplastic-based thermal runaway barrier solutions to help prevent fire spread in electric vehicle (EV) batteries. A battery module box made from the company's STAMAX 30YH570 long glass fiber polypropylene resin showed potential to act as an effective thermal barrier solution.

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New DITF Composite Enables CO2-Negative Construction

A new composite material made from natural stone, carbon fibers and biochar is finding its way into the construction industry as an alternative to reinforced concrete with a particularly good CO2 balance.

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Hyundai Motor Group, Toray Group Team Up to Shape New Era of Mobility through Material Innovation

Hyundai Motor Group signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Toray Industries to develop carbon fiber composite materials for future vehicles.

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Nanostitches Enable Lighter and Tougher Composite Materials

MIT engineers have shown they can prevent cracks from spreading between composite layers using an approach called 'nanostitching,' depositing microscopic forests of carbon nanotubes between composite layers to improve crack resistance by up to 60%.

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IDEKO participates in the BioStruct project, focused on developing and validating new manufacturing processes for composites reinforced with natural fibres and biological resins

IDEKO is participating in the EU Horizon 2020-funded BioStruct project to develop and validate new manufacturing processes to boost the use of biocomposites in structural applications like wind energy and maritime.

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Wingcopter and ITOCHU Start Type Certification Process for Wingcopter 198 in Japan

With the support of ITOCHU Corporation, Wingcopter has applied and received acceptance for opening the type certification process of its Wingcopter 198 delivery drone in Japan.

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Toray Awarded by Northrop Grumman for Supplier Excellence

Northrop Grumman Corporation has recognized Toray Advanced Composites during the company's Supplier Excellence Awards for its role advancing national security solutions and mission success.

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Archer Successfully Completes Multiple Battery Pack Drop Tests For Midnight Aircraft

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UMaine Researchers Aim to Recycle Wind Turbine Blades as 3D Printing Material

A team of University of Maine researchers have secured a $75,000 grant to explore recycling wind blades as feedstock for 3D printing under the Department of Energy's Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize.

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Polynt Group Enters a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding for the Contemplated Acquisition of PolyProcess

On 5 March 2024, Polynt S.p.A., Groupe MV, Polyprocess and other minority shareholders entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding for the sale of Polyprocess to Polynt S.p.A.